The Redondo Pier Association hosts one of the longest running kite festivals in Southern California this Sunday, March 8th from noon to 5p.m. The Kite Festival has been produced by the Sunshine Kite Company since 1974 and is one of the more visually stunning events around the South Bay. Awards will be presented in several categories: Best Hand-Made Kite, Highest Flying Kite, and the Youngest and Youngest at Heart Kite Flyers. The public is invited to help launch a massive 25’ by 14’ foot kite too.
One of the biggest events of the year on the Redondo Pier not only includes the ancient art of kite flying, but is accompanied by other eclectic events like the 12th Annual Redondo Throw Down Yo-Yo Competition and the 9th Annual Craig’s Hot Dog on a Stick Eating Contest. Winner of this glutinous challenge receives a cash prize. The cost to attend this event is FREE! Be sure and bring a high resolution smartphone camera as kite flying against the backdrop of Redondo Pier is quite spectacular and makes for an awesome social share. more info
Below are a list of South Bay Events happening this weekend.
Photo from 38th Annual Kite Festival on the Redondo Pier.
Free children’s arts & crafts: Saturday, March 07, 2015 – 10:00am – 12:00pm Join SEA Lab for their monthly Fishtivities events where children can make their own ocean themed arts and crafts and learn about Southern California’s local marine life. In March kids can make their own green sea turtle. Also, hang out until noon and help SEA Lab feed the fish and leopard shark. SEA Lab is located at 1021 N Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach. more info
Cherry Blossom Festival: Saturday, March 07, 2015 – 9:00am – 5:00pm Feel free to bring some food, blankets and chairs and have your picnic under the Cherry Blossoms on the Sakura Meadow and Amphitheater Lawn or on the Upper and Lower Meadows. A self-guided tour and information sheet will be available. Tram tours will be available at 11:00am and 1:00pm (additional fee of $5). South Coast Botanical Gardens are located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. more info
El Segundo’s 28th Annual Arbor Day Celebration: Saturday, March 07, 2015 – 9:30am – 12:30pm Arbor Day is on its way! Come help beautify the community and benefit the environment by volunteering with tree planting and care along Imperial Highway. Lunch will be provided, event t-shirts will be given for donations as small as $5 (for children) or $10 (for adults), all registered participants will have a chance at winning prizes during a raffle and Cold Stone will even be there providing free ice cream. www.treemusketeers.org
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium: Grunion Season Begins!: Saturday, March 07, 2015 – 8:00 PM – Midnight Grunion season is almost here! Save the date for the first Meet the Grunion event on Saturday, March 7 at 8pm. Watch the silvery fish come up on the beach to spawn! Learn about the interesting mating rituals and growth of this curious fish. The Aquarium opens at 8 pm and an auditorium program begins at 9, followed by guided observation at the beach. Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended. April and May are closed season. March, June and July are open season, when grunion may be taken by hand only and a valid California fishing license must be displayed if you are 16 years or older. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is located at 3720 Stephen M White Dr in San Pedro. more info
Hot Wheels Garage: Saturday, March 07, 2015 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Automobile Driving Museum (ADM) will be hosting a Hot Wheels® Garage event on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be featuring a Hot Wheels® display of life-size cars and numerous Hot Wheels® tracks and cars to race with. The museum will be supporting Operation Gratitude this month. Guests can donate a variety of individual packs of cereal, energy bars, and Walmart/Target gift cards to receive a free raffle ticket to the drawing for some really cool Hot Wheels® toys. ADM in El Segundo is located at 610 Lairport Street (310) 909-0950. more info
Abigaile & Ocean Bar Present: Brewtopia : Sunday, March 08, 2015 – Noon – 5:00 PM Join Abigaile & Ocean Bar for another sunday-funday ‘Beer Garden’ at both Abigaile and Ocean Bar on Sunday, March 8th, from 12 – 5pm. Eat + Drink with friends from the neighborhood and breweries, on all 3 floors, while enjoying Chef Tin’s latest BBQ Grill creations. At least 23 craft breweries from around SoCal will be available to taste. more info